Where am I going you ask??

Flight Itinerary 
Many people have asked how long my flight will be.
It doesn't seem too bad..The longest parts are at night so hopefully it will be sleepy time for this gal.

Flight Schedule

Depart - Fri, Jul 15 - 3:20pm Detroit, MI (DTW) Arrive - Fri, Jul 15 - 5:33pm New York (JFK)	Delta 32 Class: T Miles: 491 Aircraft: 319 Airline Ref: GIGCY7 Elapsed: 2.13 hours Seats: 11E
... connection time: 3 hours 57 minutes ...
Depart - Fri, Jul 15 - 9:30pm New York (JFK) Arrive - Sat, Jul 16 - 12:30pm Accra (ACC) Meal Service: Dinner	Delta 26 Class: T Miles: 5119 Aircraft: 767 Airline Ref: GIGCY7 Elapsed: 11.00 hours Seats: 32G
Depart - Sat, Aug 6 - 11:00pm Accra (ACC) Arrive - Sun, Aug 7 - 6:10am New York (JFK) Meal Service: Dinner	Delta 27 Class: T Miles: 5119 Aircraft: 767 Airline Ref: GIGCY7 Elapsed: 11.10 hours Seats: 28G
... connection time: 3 hours 20 minutes ...
Depart - Sun, Aug 7 - 9:30am New York (JFK) Arrive - Sun, Aug 7 - 11:05am Washington, DC (DCA)	Delta 3972 Class: T Operated By: Pinnacle Dba Delta Connection Miles: 215 Aircraft: CRJ Airline Ref: GIGCY7 Elapsed: 1.35 hours Seats: 6D
... connection time: 1 hour 40 minutes ...
Depart - Sun, Aug 7 - 12:45pm Washington, DC (DCA) Arrive - Sun, Aug 7 - 2:32pm Detroit, MI (DTW)	Delta 629 Class: T Miles: 391 Aircraft: 320 Airline Ref: GIGCY7 Elapsed: 1.47 hours Seats: 9E

PARTY

Thanks to Diane, Neal, Patrick, their amazing and generous neighbors and my family and friends, the GHANA PARTY was a complete success! In total at least 50 people were in attendance and after paying for some party favors 775 dollars were graciously raised to support my efforts to fund the trip! When I had heard this I was speechless and in such disbelief at how supportive everyone at the party was! It felt great to talk about the up coming trip and to answer the many questions that came my way! Many people came dressed for the party in their bright colors and patterns.  I cannot wait to be with the wonderful people of Lake Shore in Michigan again! They really know how to make a person feel special and they know how to have FUN!!!!

I was so smitten that so many of my close friends and family made the drive to support me!

Thank  you and I love you!

I wish I had pictures of all but my photographer (Mr. Jeremy Thomas) and I were so busy making friends and entertaining new ones that the night went by so quickly!

Diane went above and beyond preparing for the party! Her home is absolutely gorgeous and the decorations were such an added bonus!! I think she is a party throwing expert :)

PARTY

We also had a dance contest and had a great time singing some Karaoke ;)

The best hostess ever is running the show with her yellow head scarf! Thanks Diane for being so amazing

The Food

Diane made some fantastic food from Ghana! 

The menu included jerk goat that was grilled be Neal, fried plantains (Kelewele), corn on the cob rolled in coconut, peanuts, corn chips, yams with egg (Otto), ground cornmeal (Kenkey) and Groundnut Stew! Some of the food was definitely better than others :)


Groundnut Stew was my absolute FAVORITE

Groundnut Stew

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 can tomatoes (28 ounces)
• 1 can black beans (14 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1–2 teaspoons red pepper (to taste)
• ¾ cup chunky peanut butter

Procedure

1. Measure oil into a large saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and carrots and sauté, stirring with a wooden spoon, until vegetables are softened.
3. Add green pepper and continue cooking a about 5 more minutes.
4. Stir in canned tomatoes with liquid (do not drain them), canned black beans, salt, and red pepper. Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes.
5. Stir in peanut butter and continue simmering, covered for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

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